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Lead Fire & Life Safety Director - Join a Premier Commercial Property
Alliance Security is seeking experienced and professional Lead Fire & Life Safety Directors (Lead FLSDs) to oversee life safety operations at a premier commercial property consisting of approximately 1.4 million square feet of Class A commercial and office space.
This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and emergency preparedness of a large-scale, high-profile property. The Lead FLSD serves as the primary life safety authority on-site, working closely with property management, tenants, contractors, emergency responders, and security personnel to maintain compliance with FDNY regulations and industry best practices.
If you are a certified FLSD with strong leadership skills and experience managing complex commercial environments, we encourage you to apply.
Lead Fire & Life Safety Director (Lead FLSD)
Location: New York City, NYPosition Type: Full-TimeClassification: Non-ExemptCompensation: $33.98 per hourUnion: 32BJ Union Position
Available Schedules
- Monday through Friday, Full-Time, Overnight
- Weekend Double - Two consecutive shifts on Saturdays & Sundays
Key Responsibilities
Fire & Life Safety Leadership
- Lead and oversee all Fire & Life Safety operations within a 1.4 million-square-foot commercial office complex
- Provide direction and support to FLSDs, Deputy FLSDs, and security personnel
- Serve as the primary liaison between property management and Fire & Life Safety staff
- Ensure compliance with FDNY regulations, client requirements, and company policies
- Review and update Fire Safety Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and operational procedures
- Conduct routine assessments and identify opportunities to improve safety and preparedness
Emergency Response & Incident Management
- Direct emergency response activities involving fire alarms, evacuations, medical emergencies, and critical incidents
- Coordinate with FDNY, EMS, law enforcement, and other responding agencies
- Lead emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and preparedness initiatives
- Conduct post-incident reviews and prepare detailed reports and recommendations
- Maintain accurate records of all incidents, drills, inspections, and emergency activities
Compliance & System Oversight
- Monitor Fire Command Station operations and building life safety systems
- Coordinate testing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of fire protection equipment
- Ensure all required FDNY documentation, logs, and records are maintained
- Monitor system impairments and implement required safety measures
- Support regulatory audits and inspections to maintain ongoing compliance
Training & Staff Development
- Train, mentor, and develop Fire & Life Safety personnel and security staff
- Conduct training on emergency procedures, life safety systems, and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate personnel performance and provide coaching and development recommendations
- Assist management with staffing assessments and operational improvements
Qualifications
Required
- Valid F89 New York City Fire & Life Safety Director Certification
- Valid New York State Security Guard License
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Fire & Life Safety, Emergency Management, Security Operations, Military, or a related field
- Previous experience serving as a Lead FLSD in a large commercial high-rise environment
- Strong knowledge of FDNY regulations, emergency response procedures, and
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ALLIANCE BUILDING SERVICES LLC
Alliance Building Services, one of the New York metropolitan area’s leading facility service contractors, provides cleaning/maintenance, security, messenger center, metal and marble maintenance and restoration, and painting services to more than 100 buildings encompassing more than 60 million square feet. The Alliance family of companies includes First Quality Maintenance, Classic Security, Onyx Restoration Painting and Bright Star Messenger Centers. By offering all of the services required to maintain commercial properties under the Alliance Building Services umbrella, we partner with our clients to coordinate service, reduce costs and ensure the quality of our work. Together, the Alliance Building Services companies offer a full complement of related building services to commercial property owners and operators. Separately, each company provides in-depth expertise and experience regarding a specialized area of commercial property management. All Alliance Building Services companies share an approach to partnering with our clients that is characterized by a personal and transparent approach to service and a commitment to recruiting, hiring and managing the most qualified and competent professionals.
100 to 499 employees
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http://www.alliancebuildingservices.com/